Posts by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
Public Policy Committee Update
The Chamber has offered support to the Safe Parking program, which plays an important role in helping homeless individuals transition to housing before they end up on the streets. At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on December 16th, the committee welcomed guest speakers Kristine Schwarz, Sara Grasso, and Cassie Roach with New Beginnings. The group shared information about the…
Read MoreCarpinterian of the Year Nominations & Jr. Carpinterian of the Year Applications Due January 21st
Don’t forget to submit your nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year before January 21st. Applications for nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year can be found on the Chamber website or it can be picked up at Meister & Nunes office at 1101-B Eugenia Place,…
Read MoreRandy Rowse to be Sworn in as Santa Barbara Mayor on January 11
On Tuesday January 11, 2022, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber endorsed candidate, Randy Rowse, will be sworn in as Santa Barbara’s 51st Mayor. The Chamber is looking forward to the continued partnership with the City of Santa Barbara on advocating for and implementing pro-business policies to create an environment where businesses flourish, residents thrive and…
Read MoreChamber Seeks Feedback from Businesses to Address Modifications to the Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance
The Chamber is seeking the participation of downtown businesses on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 3 to 4 PM to solicit feedback that can then be presented on behalf of the business community to the council. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a State Street Business Roundtable workshop to draft feedback for…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria
Last month the Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021 and unveiled new murals painted of extraordinary women throughout history to inspire future generations. The mission of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Their programs empower girls and women to…
Read MoreCarpinteria Community Awards Gala
The Chamber is excited to continue the long-standing tradition of honoring a Carpinterian and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year at its upcoming awards gala on March 12, 2022. We are currently accepting nominations for both awards that will be due on January 21st. Two Educators of the Year will also be recognized by the Carpinteria…
Read MoreNominations for Carpinterian of the Year now available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2021 CONTACT: Berlin Garcia, Communications Coordinator Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Email: Berlin@SBSCChamber.com _______________________________________________________________________ Nominations for Carpinterian of the Year now available Carpinteria CA –The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber is excited to continue the long-standing tradition of honoring a Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian…
Read MoreChamber Rolls Out South Coast Data Dashboard
Data Dashboard Dec 2021-2The Chamber launched our Roadmap to Recovery in two phases this year. Both of these business-and-community focused plans emphasized the use of critical data and metrics to make policy decisions and to help set guidelines for recovery. County Public Health has done a great job presenting health related data throughout the Pandemic.…
Read MoreSouth Coast Legislative Update
Last Friday, December 10th, the Chamber hosted our virtual South Coast Legislative Update. The Chamber was joined by Supervisor Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón, and heard remarks from Congressman Salud Carbajal. Congressman Carbajal opened by acknowledging the significant impacts the pandemic has had on local businesses and the different funding programs that the federal government has worked to…
Read MoreBusiness 2 Business Networking Event Recap & Updates
The Chamber hosted the last Virtual B2B Networking event earlier today with special sponsor presentation by CARP Growers. Thank you CARP Growers for a wonderful presentation. To learn more about CARP Growers, click here. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of our in-person Business-2-Business Networking on Thursday, January…
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